Echo reporter

PELTON RAOB secured a second cup final success, with another on the horizon.

The Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy final was a largely disappointing affair, though, low on excitement at New Ferens Park and bereft of chances.

Pelton were the stronger side and played to their strengths against Brandon Sports Club, opting for the long ball forward to their strikers.

Set plays and long balls brought all three goals in an ultimately convincing 3-0 victory, with Mark Peck making the breakthrough for the Buffs on 25 minutes and Luke Kerry doubling the lead nine minutes later.

Craig Mickle killed off Brandon with a third goal 10 minutes from time.

Brandon failed to create any clear chances and Pelton keeper Scott Cresswell was only tested once

The goal came from a long ball forward from Craig Browne, who ludicrously tried to claim Jeff Dean’s unfortunate own goal as his own. The Hill defender attempted a clearance that looped over his goalkeeper.

Simon Coultas, in the Avenue goal, was once again their man of the match, pulling off a string of great saves.

Luke Tinkler shone for Hill.

Newton Hall Jovial Monk finished their season on a high with a 3-0 victory over Chester-le-Street AFC.

Newton Hall started strongly and created a few chances before finally opening the scoring, when Anthony Hunton finishing a well-worked team goal.

Matt Williamson added a second soon after with a good individual goal and finish.

Chester had plenty of the ball, especially early in the second half, but never really threatened the home keeper and Monk sealed victory when star man Matt Williamson, brought down on the edge of the box, dusted himself off and powered home the free-kick for 3-0.

Lumley Snooker Club climbed to third place, above Houghton, with a 3-0 win in their final game, away to Washington Jays.

Man of the match Ben Haddock, Dan Young and Andrew Simpson all pounced.

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